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A netball player quickly jumps to catch a high pass during a game. Which part of the central nervous system would be primarily responsible for maintaining her balance during this movement?

Cerebral lobe
Cerebellum
Medulla oblongata
Frontal lobe

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\(B\)

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B is correct: The cerebellum is responsible for coordination, balance, and reflex motor acts, making it primarily responsible for maintaining balance during movements like jumping to catch a ball.

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A is incorrect: Cerebral lobe is not a specific part of the brain but a general term for the cerebral hemispheres.
C is incorrect: Medulla oblongata controls involuntary functions like breathing and heart rate, not balance.
D is incorrect: Frontal lobe is involved in planning, reasoning, and voluntary movement, but not specifically balance.